alliance media t ltd vs ai outdoor t ltd 2008 tzhccomd 6 25 november 2008

alliance media t ltd vs ai outdoor t ltd 2008 tzhccomd 6 25 november 2008

The applicant failed to provide sufficient reason for the extension of time as required by law. Mistake or blunder by counsel or the court, without more, does not justify extension. Due diligence was not exercised, and no illegality or public interest was demonstrated.

Citation
alliance media t ltd vs ai outdoor t ltd 2008 tzhccomd 6 25 november 2008
Parties
Respondent/plaintiff: Alliance Media (Tanzania) Ltd; Applicant/defendant: Al Outdoor Tanzania Ltd
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 November 2008
Procedural Posture
Commercial Case / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Judicial Discretion, Due Diligence of Advocates
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Commercial Law Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Judicial Discretion Due Diligence of Advocates

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Parties

Alliance Media (Tanzania) Ltd

Respondent/plaintiff

Al Outdoor Tanzania Ltd

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Case / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient reason for extension of time to file notice of appeal
  2. 2 Whether mistake of the court or advocate constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide sufficient reason for the extension of time as required by law. Mistake or blunder by counsel or the court, without more, does not justify extension. Due diligence was not exercised, and no illegality or public interest was demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is denied.
  • No order as to costs; costs to fall where they are.